11/09/2009 @ 8:00PM

World's Top Hotels

Most Iconic Historic Hotel

Peninsula Hong Kong

Entering the airy lobby of this 81-year-old institution on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront is a trip back in time: to colonial-era decadence, white-glove service and the memories heavy-hitters past who indulged in the Peninsula’s luxury. The legendary hotel serves afternoon tea in the dining room–Gaddi’s–and dinner and dancing as the night winds down.